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H.R. 9239 117th Congress House

ASTRO Act

Official title: To amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize transportation for Government astronauts returning from space between their residence and various locations, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 28, 2022 Introduced by: Brian Babin Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Congressional oversightGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementTransportation costs
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 28, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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 Latest action October 28, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options Act or the ASTRO Act

This bill authorizes the expenditure of federal funds for transportation of government astronauts returning from space for the performance of medical research, monitoring, diagnosis, or treatment or other official duties prior to receiving post-flight medical clearance to operate a motor vehicle.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 272 Reintroduced Bill ASTRO Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 9239: ASTRO Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-9239/
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"H.R. 9239: ASTRO Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-9239/.
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H.R. 9239, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-9239/.
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